Tough All Over

Track Listings

1. Voice of America's Sons

2. Tough All Over

3. C-I-T-Y

4. Where the Action Is

5. Dixieland

6. Strangers in Paradise

7. Small Town Girl

8. More Than Just One of the Boys

9. Tex-Mex (Crystal Blue)

Tough All Over,John Cafferty & the Beaver Brown Band,Scotti Bros.,American Trad Rock,Bar Band,Heartland Rock,Pop,Popular Music,Rock,Rock & Roll

Average customer rating: Over and Over Again!!! Excellent music. I can't get enough of it! Gary's Latest Best Yet!!! One of my all time favorites!!!

Tough All Over Gary Allan Manufacturer: Mca Nashville ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music New Traditionalist | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music $9.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Country | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: See If I Care Doin' Somethin' Right Anywhere But Here Real Fine Place Smoke Rings in the Dark ASIN: B000ASATOE Release Date: 2005-10-11

Tracks:

1. Tough All Over
2. Best I Ever Had
3. I Just Got Back From Hell
4. Ring Ring
5. Promise Broken
6. Nickajack Cave
7. Life Ain't Always Beautiful
8. He Can't Quit Her
9. What Kind Of Fool
10. Puttin' Memories Away
11. No Damn Good
12. Puttin' My Misery On Display

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Album Description

But Tough All Over also moves on. Previous Allan albums presented his music as the play of a mainstream Nashville artist making his strong and sweet peace with California country traditions stretching from the rich balladry of Roy Orbison to the ornery truths of Haggard and Owens to the post-punk roots allegiances of the Blasters and X.

That play is now gone. In its place is a fully integrated command of California and Nashville country that leaps out as Gary Allan music at its most immediate, satisfying, and mature.

For Allan, Tough All Over has become his favorite record; he describes the final sessions now as "the most expensive therapy I've ever had." He worked, after all, with the same group of musicians -- among them keyboardist Steve Nathan, drummer Chad Cromwell, electric guitarist Brent Rowan, bass player Michael Rhodes, acoustic guitarists Jake Kelly and John Willis, percussionist Eric Darken, fiddle player Hank Singer and steel player Robby Turner -- that he had been friends with and recorded with since his very first studio album.

Customer Reviews:

Over and Over Again!!!.......2007-03-26

Excellent music. I can't get enough of it!.......2007-02-03

Gary's Latest.......2006-12-04

Best Yet!!!.......2006-11-12

One of my all time favorites!!!.......2006-11-05

Average customer rating: JC ROCKS! The Beaver Brown Band Has Their Moments Too! The much delayed follow up to the Eddie soundtrack 1985 sound meets early 60's lyrics. Foot Stomping, Hip Swaying, Rock&Roll !!!

Tough All Over John Cafferty & the Beaver Brown Band Manufacturer: Volcano ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Eddie & the Cruisers 2: Eddie Lives! Eddie & The Cruisers - Soundtrack Eddie & the Cruisers: The Unreleased Tapes Eddie and the Cruisers Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! ASIN: B00000I9OM Release Date: 1993-04-06

Tracks:

1. Voice Of America's Sons
2. Tough All Over
3. C-I-T-Y
4. Where The Action Is
5. Dixieland
6. Strangers In Paradise
7. Small Town Girl
8. More Than Just One Of The Boys
9. Tex-Mex (Crystal Blue)

Customer Reviews:

JC ROCKS!.......2005-12-11

The Beaver Brown Band Has Their Moments Too!.......2004-07-09

The first four songs and sixth song on "Tough All Over" are the best songs. The album kicks off with a song called "Voices of Americas Sons". Sylvester Stallone had become a Cafferty fan during this period as well. He had Cafferty contribute an excellent song to the Rocky IV soundtrack called "Hearts on Fire". He had also had Cafferty do the theme song for the movie "Cobra" - and that song was "Voices of Americas Sons". Like many Cafferty songs, this song has a Bruce Springsteen flare to it Cafferty has great vocals, but it is the keyboards of Bob Cotola and drums of Kenny Jo Silva that shouldn't go unnoticed on this song. I was surprised this song didn't chart better - it is one of the best songs I've heard Cafferty do.

The second song, "Tough All Over" was a song that did garner radio airplay. This song has more of an early 80s feel to it - but Cafferty's vocals also show how the music trend in the 80s was going to more of a classic Rock sound. Once again, kudos to Bob Cotola and Kenny Jo Silva - they really provide some nice keyboards and drumming to compliment the Cafferty vocals.

"C-I-T-Y" is third song. It did get some limited airplay, but not nearly as much as "Tough All Over" got. The Beaver Brown Band once again shines with Cafferty and this time its guitarist Gary Gramolini that deserves a lot of credit. This song has a combination of Blues/R&B and Bruce Springsteen feel to it. This song features some catchy chorus vocals and some nice female background vocals by Janice Pendarvis, Dolette McDonald, and Deborah Malone.

The fourth song is "Where the Action is". This time some nice Bass action by Pat Lupo compliments Gramolini's guitar work. This song has a very different feel. It has much more of a 50s feel to it. In addition, it reminds me a lot of a Cliff Richard song. Songs like this are another reason why Cafferty was able to reach people - he found an audience in an older generation and at the same time connected with the current 80s generation.

Another nice song that is forgotten about on this album is "Strangers in Paradise". While this song has a similar feel to "Voices of Americas Sons", this one shows that Cafferty is a solid songwriter. This song tells a story of someone named 'Billy' as he ages from his teen years (in which he leaves his town) to his young adulthood (when he eventually comes home). This song is another song where I am surprised it didn't get airplay.

The remaining songs are not nearly as strong as the first four songs, but do have their moments. "Dixieland" has very much of a "Dixie" feel to it. "Small Town Girl" is an ok song with another 50s feel to it - I do like the sax intro by Michale Antunes. "More Than Just One of the Boys" is another 50s song that has some nice keyboards by Cotola. This song almost could have been on the "Grease" soundtrack. The weakest song is "Tex Mex" - this almost has a country-like feel to it. It isn't as catchy as the other songs, but it continues to show the diversity that the band brings to this album.

I got my copy of "Tough All Over" back in 1985 when it came out - and I still play it. My album cover is different in that it shows Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band in the middle of a city street. There is no reference to "Eddie and the Cruisers" on the cover of this version. The songs are the same songs. All of the lyrics are included in fold out liner notes - as well as band credits. This is a good album - probably the best album done by the band. They really weren't able to continue to ride the wave of "Eddie" following this album, but this collection has stood the test of time.

The much delayed follow up to the Eddie soundtrack.......2004-06-24

1985 sound meets early 60's lyrics........2004-04-24

Since I'd never heard of him until very recently, I didn't expect much, figuring it couldn't be very good. What an idiot I was! This is a certainly underrated effort that sounds a lot like Bruce Springsteen's material of the same era, but maybe a little more lighthearted and retro.

In fact, try to imagine if synthesized arena rock had existed in 1962. I'm sure this is pretty much what it would sound like.

1. Voice of America's Sons -- This Survivor meets Gary U.S. Bonds uptempo opener is one of the harder rockers. Sets the mood for the rest of the album with its fun yet working class type lyrics. Also one of the more 80's sounding songs.

2. The title track, which was apparently a minor hit, happens to be my personal favorite. Mid tempo synthesized pop/rocker about Springsteen-ish themes of a "pretty little working girl," as well as being laid off and tough times, hence the title. I don't know how this failed to be a hit, but it's no less good than anything that was.

3. C-I-T-Y -- A more blues tinged somewhat hard rock tune about working in the city. Not quite as catchy as the previous two songs, but still a d*mn good one.

4. Where the Action is -- A more fun, medium rocker about getting off work, wanting to have fun and go...well, the title says it all. Also has a slight late 50s/early 60s summertime feel to it.

5. Dixieland -- Mid tempo anthemic semi ballad about packing up and taking a vacation. Sounds like something from the "River" era Springsteen.

6. Strangers in Paradise -- Another uptempo, underrated synth rock masterpiece. 80's sounding pop tune about John telling the story from the third person of a guy and girl falling in love and of their lives.

7. Small Town Girl -- The saxophone driven soft power ballad is nothing short of excellent. A sweet story of John and a girl he's just met and gone crazy over. This is yet another song that really sounds like an 80's version of the doo-wop era.

8. More Than Just One of the Boys -- Another fun uptempo, romantic, somewhat love song. Not quite as memorable as the others, but no less good. Reminds me a little of the lighter side of Mellencamp.

9. Tex-Mex (Crystal Blue) -- After 8 good songs, this closer is the only one I can't get into much. It's the only slow ballad, which is a romantic love song with a country tinge. It sounds quite old-fashioned too, but without the fun sound that many oldies had. It's also a bit too long, but certainly not terrible.

Basically, the best way I can describe it is the lyrics and vocal style sound early 60's, whereas the music and production sounds 80's. As much as that combo seems like it wouldn't fit, it really does, and would very likely appeal to fans of both eras. DON'T overlook this album just because it wasn't popular!

Foot Stomping, Hip Swaying, Rock&Roll !!!.......2003-11-27

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Tough All Over Shelby Lynne Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Western Swing | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Country General | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Country General | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Similar Items: Sunrise Soft Talk Temptation Restless Love, Shelby ASIN: B000008HZD Release Date: 1990-06-27

Tracks:

1. I'll Lie Myself to Sleep
2. Don't Mind If I Do
3. Lonely Weekends
4. Things Are Tough All Over
5. Dog Day Afternoon
6. Baby's Gone Blues
7. Till a Better Memory Comes Along
8. I Walk the Line
9. What About the Love We Made
10. Don't Get Around Much Anymore

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Tough All Over John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band Manufacturer: Sony Music Entertain ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items: Eddie & The Cruisers - Soundtrack ASIN: B00000DS11 Release Date: 1989-06-02

Average customer rating: Country's Loss Second album still mainly country

Tough All Over Shelby Lynne Manufacturer: Sbme Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Western Swing | Country | Styles | Music General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Country | Imports | Stores | Music Pop | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00004W15I Release Date: 2003-04-22

Tracks:

1. I'll Lie Myself to Sleep
2. Don't Mind If I Do
3. Lonely Weekends
4. Things Are Tough All Over
5. Dog Day Afternoon
6. Baby's Gone Blues
7. Till a Better Memory Comes Along
8. I Walk the Line
9. What About the Love We Made
10. Don't Get Around Much Anymore

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Customer Reviews:

Country's Loss.......2005-05-25

Second album still mainly country.......2004-03-10

I'll lie my myself to sleep, Don't mind if I do, Things are tough all over, Dog day afternoon, Baby's gone blues, Till a better memory comes along and What about the love we made are all ballads, which sound wonderful when sung by Shelby in her bluesy voice - and they all sound country. As far as I know, they are all originals.

The three covers provide a contrast with the original songs. Lonely weekends is a song from Charlie Rich's rock'n'roll days, which Shelby performs superbly. I walk the line is the Johnny Cash classic, here given a bluesy treatment. The closing track is a distinctive cover of Duke Ellington's jazz classic, Don't get around much anymore.

This is not quite as country as Sunrise, but if you don't like country music, you probably won't like this. However, if you like contemporary country music with a bluesy edge and even a touch of jazz, this is an outstanding album. Like all her early albums, it didn't sell well because Shelby didn't do what was required to encourage airplay.

Average customer rating: Eddie is still alive even after all these years EXCELLENT SOUND

Tough All Over John Cafferty & the Beaver Brown Band Manufacturer: Scotti Bros. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Roadhouse: The Voice of Eddie & the Cruisers Eddie & The Cruisers - Soundtrack Streets Of Fire: A Rock & Roll Fable (1984 Film) ASIN: B000000U6Z Release Date: 1993-04-06

Tracks:

1. Voice of America's Sons
2. Tough All Over
3. C-I-T-Y
4. Where the Action Is
5. Dixieland
6. Strangers in Paradise
7. Small Town Girl
8. More Than Just One of the Boys
9. Tex-Mex (Crystal Blue)

Customer Reviews:

Eddie is still alive even after all these years.......2003-02-19

Tough All Over is an incredible piece of work. I even like it better than the soundtrack for Eddie & The Cruisers. If you don't get this cd, you are missing something truly awesome.

EXCELLENT SOUND.......1998-07-04

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Things Are Tough All Over The Randumbs Manufacturer: Tko ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk Revival | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music ASIN: B00004SBYC Release Date: 2000-05-30

Tracks:

1. Our Noise
2. Noma Grrrl
3. Carny Hag
4. Love Song
5. Bad Drunk
6. 10/90
7. Valley Of The Sickness
8. Big 1
9. Dead Seal
10. Frogger
11. Nambla
12. Brown
13. Cronies
14. Suicide
15. The Ballad Of Chris Feasel

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Tough All over Shelby Lynne Manufacturer: Phantom Sound & Vision ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music ASIN: B000BRHTTC Release Date: 2000-08-21

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